Amitriptyline |
| Alternative Names: | Nortriptyline |
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| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry |
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| Test Code: | AMITRIP |
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| Specimen Types: | Blood |
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| Container Types: | SST
Lithium Heparin (without Gel) | |
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| Adults Volume or Mass: | 2 mL |
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| Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass: | 1 mL |
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| Collection & Request Instructions: | Trough level - collect up to 1 hour before next dose. |
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| Processing Instructions: | Centrifuge
Aliquot
Store at 4'C |
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| Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories: | Room Temperature |
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| Assay Frequency: | Weekly |
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| External Laboratory: | NSW Health Pathology, (SSWPS) - RPA |
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| External Transport Instructions: | Send at 4'C with Ice Pack
Must be approved by Chemical Pathologist. |
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